Clinical Research Assistant

Role overview

Parexel is looking for a Clinical Assistant to join its Harrow team within a modern Early Phase Unit. The role is based onsite and includes shift work. The main focus is to gather study data in line with protocol requirements, ICH-GCP principles, and sponsor operating procedures, while keeping trial participants safe, comfortable, and well supported throughout.

Key duties

• Carry out clinical assessments and physiological measurements on study participants as defined by the protocol.
• Administer psychometric tools, including visual analogue scales and rating scales, to participants.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and apply appropriate actions within the limits of the role.
• Support invasive procedures such as cerebrospinal fluid collection, biopsies, endoscopy, and challenge procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and understand the basics of blood analysis.
• Gather, label, and prepare samples so their integrity is preserved until handover to the laboratory or shipment.
• Use clinical equipment such as Dinamaps, ECG machines, spirometers, and other study-specific devices.
• Review protocols and case report forms, complete user acceptability testing, and record the outcomes.
• Join study meetings and contribute to risk management and risk reduction activities.
• Prepare trial files and worksheets in line with ICH-GCP and sponsor SOPs.
• Organise and get ready for scheduled participant visits, including equipment and paperwork.
• Keep written and electronic records accurate and ensure data is captured completely.
• Check CRFs and laboratory results for quality before physician review.
• Track protocol deviations and help implement corrective actions.
• Carry out data transcription, transmission, and query handling while protecting data integrity.
• Take part in audits and investigations into quality incidents.

Candidate profile

• You should bring a genuine interest in clinical research operations.
• Prior experience in multidisciplinary healthcare teams is needed.
• Experience coaching or supporting colleagues in clinical settings is valuable.
• A solid understanding of early-phase clinical trial workflows is expected.
• Knowledge of specimen processing and laboratory procedures is important.
• You should be familiar with documentation standards used in clinical research.
• Background in a busy, fast-moving clinical environment is preferred.

Additional information

This is an onsite position in Harrow, England, United Kingdom, and the work pattern involves shifts.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related discipline is preferred. Immediate Life Support training certification is required.

Application note

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